EDUC 709

Student Learning Objectives

​By the end of the course, students will be able to:

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• Students will be familiar with the complex nature of “diversity” as a construct in both the fields of education and administration/organizational theory.

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• Students will explore education organizations as cultures comprised of a variety of diverse participant-stakeholders that include students, teachers, administrative staff, and community members.

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• Students will be able to discuss the role(s) of educational leaders in affirming diversity and promoting social justice and inclusion.

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• Students will be familiar with the contributions made to our understanding of diversity in educational settings from theory and research exploring various forms of diversity including race, sex/gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexuality.



• Students will be able to discuss various frameworks, organizational strategies, and structures, from which to approach human diversity in educational settings.



• Students will use the resources of the library to further their research skills and knowledge of the literature related to issues of diversity and inclusion.

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• Student will improve their skills in conducting professional presentations and leading group discussions